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Italian Manufacturing Company to Open First North American Facility in the Kansas City Region

by Laura Phillips | Oct 17, 2024

Congratulations to our partners in Kansas City, Missouri, on RB SRL’s opening of RB America Corp. The 100,000-square-foot facility represents a $16 million investment and is planned to bring 163 new jobs to the region, further strengthening Kansas City’s position as a hub for innovation and growth in the advanced manufacturing sector.

"As both a top 15 U.S. industrial market and top 15 U.S. city for foreign business, Kansas City is uniquely positioned to support the growth and success of advanced manufacturers in the competitive North American market,” said Chris Gutierrez, president of KC SmartPort, a strategic affiliate of the Kansas City Area Development Council. “RB America Corp.’s decision to establish their first U.S. facility in Kansas City is a testament to our region as a highly-attractive location for companies looking to take their manufacturing operations to the next level.”

The Kansas City Area Development Council was proud to partner with the following organizations in attracting RB America Corp. to the KC region:

State of Missouri

Missouri Partnership

City of Kansas City

Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City Missouri

Evergy

Newmark Zimmer

ARCO

RS Electric Corp

Bryan Cave LLP

Spire

CBIZ

Commerce Bank

Express Professionals

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